A: As a certified activity director in a nursing facility I plan a well-rounded, individualized program of meaningful activities for the residents to participate in on a daily basis.

Q: What are some activities you plan for your residents?

A: You name it, I plan it. The residents enjoy parties, crafts, games of all kinds, trivia, exercise groups, musical entertainment, religious services and bus trips. We also have an all-resident choir that performs four concerts a year, and because we have our Acorn Child Care Center on site, we have two to three inter-generational activities a week which the residents really enjoy!

Q: What inspires you the most about your job?

A: Helping a resident continue to participate in a lifelong hobby or interest. I recently helped a resident find a book that he had started to read way back in high school but for some reason he wasn’t able to finish it. It was his desire to find that book and finally finish it. It was very gratifying to help him fulfill that desire.

A: Very much so! However, I believe there is so much more to life than just bingo, and there are some people who don’t like bingo. So, I try to make sure everyone has a chance to participate in an activity they like, if possible.

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